Editorials defend PBS against government sponsorship
This guest editorial argues PBS has mostly worked and educated audiences, though it could improve. It notes funding from taxes and viewer donations, warns against commercial encroachment, and mentions Republican resistance to certain PBS programs as well as the role of guest editorials in presenting varied opinions.
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Public Broadcasting System
PBS
MacNeil-Lehrer Newshour
Bob Dole
Kansas
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Bill Moyers
Lyndon Johnson
Eharachi
Tongues United
Bush and Carter unemployment debate reopens in 1980 context
The Lawrence Journal-World notes rising unemployment triggers concern while reminding readers that jobless rates topped 10 percent before Reagan and Bush in 1980. It argues Bush should spur growth but asserts current metrics are stronger than Carter’s era, including 7.3 percent unemployment.
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George Bush
Ronald Reagan
Bush
Jimmy Carter
White House
Cheers for OFD and police shown in Ottawa letter
Arthur Seyler commends Ottawa fire and police for professionalism, then blasts state leaders over Lottery and casino plans. He questions ad spend and administration costs, noting broken promises about Lottery proceeds and urging a return to a simple state lottery without Lotto America.
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DPS
Ottawa
Lotto America
Arthur Seyler
Cedar
Readers urged to send signed letters with address
The notice encourages letters to the editor to be signed and include the writer’s address, as unsigned letters will not be published. It also requests a telephone number to expedite verification.
Ottawa penthouse view of renovated old hotel adds eighty living units
The North American hotel, vacant since the early 1970s, is being gutted and refurbished as a elderly apartment complex. RC Roers Construction of Fargo leads a crew of eight to split, frame, and rebuild six second through fifth floor apartments plus two on the first floor, totaling twenty six. A gathering room lobby and amenities rise as brickwork is repaired and new stair towers and an outside elevator are added. Occupancy is expected around July first.
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Jim Hitch
Ottawa
Herald
Mme
Armenican Botehn
Svealvere
Rai Mindy
Lawrence
North American
Sul
New England
Mark Gagner
Rciroers
Fargo
N.D
Gagner
RPI Services
Fear and violence stain Capitol Hill life in Washington
A sergeant at arms of the U.S. House was robbed and shot on Capitol Hill, raising fears across Capitol Hill. The piece argues for stronger federal security, more marshals and clinics, and emergency funding to protect Washington residents and visitors, stressing the need for safe public spaces and an expanded crime response.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Capitol Hi
Dow
Kevin
Shad
Capitol
Washington
Bellisi
D Street
Annie
Caner
Pouesht
Virginia
Maryland
America
Congress
White House
U.S. Public Health Service
Texas
California
Capitol Hill
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Carter
Lawrence Journal-World
OFD
Encour
Wilkans Natural Gas Co
Roers’ Construction
D.C
Pete Wilson
Goveron
New York
Thoms Lowney
Thepublican National Party
Capitol South Metro
Library of Congress Madison
Capitol Grounds
Botanical Gardens
National Art Gallery
Air and Space Museum
Volger Shakespeare Theater
Thiese
Wil
John McCormally
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